adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
Alice
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From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
enthusiasmsnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəmz/
plural of “enthusiasm” — a feeling of excitement
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading For they loved England.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
resuscitatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪtɪd/
restored to life or consciousness
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
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From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading And so, on a late September afternoon, the _St. Luke_, sliding away from her moorings, relieved Uncle Arthur of his burden.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The enemies themselves knew it was final; and the same knowledge that made Uncle Arthur feel so pleasant as he walked home across his park from golf to tea that for a moment he was actually of a mind to kiss Aunt Alice when he got in, and perhaps even address her in the language of resuscitated passion, which in Uncle Arthur's mouth was Old Girl,--an idea he abandoned, however, in case it should make her self-satisfied and tiresome--the same knowledge that produced these amiable effects in Uncle Arthur, made his alien nieces cling very close together as they leaned over the side of the _St. Luke_ hungrily watching the people on the wharf.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was final this time, for the two alien enemies once out of it would not be let into England again till after the war.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading They loved it with the love of youth whose enthusiasms have been led by an adored teacher always in one direction.
